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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bert refuse to do when he hears the Colonel coming?
(a) Run away out the back door.
(b) Go to his room.
(c) Stand his ground.
(d) Talk to the Colonel.

2. What does Cora tell Bert he needs to do, regarding his behavior?
(a) He needs to tone it down.
(b) He needs to be himself.
(c) He needs to stay positive.
(d) He needs to stand strong.

3. He knows he is neither black nor white, and he looks just like who?
(a) Cora.
(b) All other white men.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) Norwood.

4. What does Cora tell Bert about where he lives?
(a) He is Norwood's son.
(b) He needs to understand that he is no longer living up North.
(c) He needs to help out at home.
(d) He should move back up north.

5. What is the real outrage about Bert's behavior?
(a) He did not apologize.
(b) He did not pay for the damages.
(c) He had not asked permission of the Colonel.
(d) He dared to argue with a white woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Cora plead with Bert?

2. What comment does little Billy make?

3. How does Bert feel about this entire situation?

4. What does Bert once accidentally do when he is a young boy?

5. What is true about the relationship between the Colonel and Bert, up until this accident?

(see the answer key)

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